Skittles candy lawsuit

2022 - 7 - 17

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Lawsuit claims Skittles are made with 'known toxin' that is unsafe to eat (KHOU.com)

A lawsuit out of California claims that candy maker Mars uses titanium dioxide in its products, including Skittles, that makes it unsafe for human ...

Skittles Candy Maker Sued Due To Presence Of Additive Deemed ... (Forbes)

Mars Corporation, makers of Skittles, are defendants in a class action lawsuit claiming that these candies contain harmful additives.

In May 2021, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published their review of the safety of titanium dioxide as a food additive. The prime reason for the concern for titanium dioxide as a potentially harmful substance stems from the fact that this is a nanoparticle (as opposed to larger microparticles). Nanoparticles are measured in nanometers, or one billionth of a meter. While the large extent of their reviews found no direct nor potential risk of toxicity or harm when ingested, there remained enough as-yet unanswered questions and concerns that the substance was recommended by this panel to be removed as a food additive. This powdery substance, known in Europe as E171, was banned as a food additive in Europe earlier this year. However, this fact does not, in and of itself, make a substance harmful or toxic. The substance at issue is titanium dioxide, or TiO2, a frequently used chemical in foods, paints, and cosmetics.

Skittles Candy Lawsuit: Is the U.S. Banning Skittles? (Investorplace.com)

Mars is in the news today with the candy company facing a Skittles lawsuit and it has consumers wondering if it will be banned in the U.S..

On the date of publication, William White did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. That’s due to high levels of it being able to cause damage to a person’s DNA. This is why the FDA’s regulations only allow a small percentage of the chemical to be used in food, USA Today notes. The consumer is suing the company in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. You can get up to speed on that news at the links below! He blames the contrast between the font and packaging for making the ingredients on the container hard to read. Several other countries have banned titanium dioxide from use in human food.

Skittles not safe to eat because of 'known toxin,' lawsuit claims (nj.com)

A consumer is suing Mars candy company, the parent company of Skittles, alleging the rainbow-colored candy is 'unfit for human consumption'

In 2016, Mars Inc. announced its intention to remove titanium dioxide from its products over the next few years, according to a release from the Center for Food Safety. Attorneys for consumer Jenile Thames filed the lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on Thursday, alleging that the Skittles contained unsafe levels of titanium dioxide, according to USA Today. A consumer is suing Mars Inc., the parent company of Skittles, alleging that the rainbow-colored candy contains a “known toxin,” making it “unfit for human consumption,” according to the lawsuit.

Candy giant Mars is sued by California man claiming Skittles contain ... (The Independent)

Candy giant Mars Inc is being sued by a consumer claiming that its product Skittles is “unfit for human consumption”. The lawsuit filed by Jenile Thames in ...

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Skittles 'unfit for human consumption,' California lawsuit claims (Los Angeles Times)

Candy maker Mars has said that the coloring additive in question, titanium dioxide, 'complies with FDA regulations.'

But in May 2021, the EFSA concluded there was enough research to indicate that titanium dioxide was no longer safe when used as a food additive. Color additives include dyes, pigments and other substances added to food, drugs or cosmetics, according to the FDA. The group said TiO2 particles posed concern for genotoxicity, meaning a substance that has the ability to damage a person’s DNA and may cause cancer. The FDA says the ingredient is not to exceed 1% by weight of the food when used as an ingredient, and as of March 29, the agency maintains that titanium dioxide is safe as a food colorant. The agency said the general toxic effects of the ingredient were not conclusive, but it could not rule out the harmful effects of the food coloring and “could not establish a safe level for daily intake of TiO2 as a food additive.” The European Commission will ban titanium dioxide, also known as E171, by the end of the year. That ingredient is a “known toxin” and “unfit for human consumption,” according to a lawsuit filed last week against the Mars candy company in the Northern District of California. It argues that U.S. consumers are not aware of the health risks associated with the artificial food coloring.

Lawsuit Claims 'Toxic' Chemical Used in Skittles Can Cause ... (Law & Crime)

A California resident filed a federal lawsuit against Mars, Inc. alleging that Skittles contain a certain ingredient "unfit for human consumption."

Thames asks not only that the federal court certify the case as a class action, but also that it award both compensatory and punitive damages to all plaintiffs. The reason for eliminating titanium dioxide is simple: TiO2—which is used in paints, coatings, adhesives, plastics, printing inks, and roofing materials—has demonstrated an ability to pass through biological membranes, circulate through the body, and enter cells. Ordinarily, the intestinal track serves to absorb nutrients for the body. When this occurs, the body’s M-Cells absorb these particles and bring them to the innate immune system. Thames points out that many other colorful candies do not use TiO2 in their manufacture, according to the complaint: Similarly, Sour Patch Kids does not make use of TiO2 and accomplishes vivid colors like lime green, yellow, orange, and redberry.